By Devi Poojari
May 7, 2024
A relatively low maintenance plant, growing aloe vera at home can have a fair number of benefits. From juices to skincare, use fresh aloe vera across a number of applications right from the pot.
Choose a pot that’s 8-10 inches deep with drainage holes at the bottom.
Combine equal parts of sand, perlite and potting soil as a well-draining soil mix.
Remove the aloe vera plant from its nursery container and loosen the roots before placing the plant in the centre of the pot and patting the mud down gently.
Place your pot in a location where the plant can receive plenty of indirect sunlight, getting partial shade during the hottest part of the day.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings and water sparingly, only when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Remove any dead or dried leaves regularly to encourage new growth and repot the plant into a slightly larger container every couple of years as it grows.